president obama would set up this morning in chicago. he plans to continue and election day tradition -- a game of basketball before watching the results tonight. he first won four years ago in iowa. >> as long as there is a child in this country languishing in poverty, barred from opportunity, our work is not done. our fight for change goes on. >> the president promises a better tomorrow if elected. that tomorrow made permanent begin today. 1.6 million people in ohio have already voted. tracie potts, nbc news, cincinnati. >> there are a number of other issues up for a vote in maryland. maryland's will choose a new u.s. senator -- marylanders will choose a new u.s. senator. >> question one through seven on your ballot, a includes expanded gambling. is some information you need to know. you can bring information into the booth. you are not allowed to use your cell phone or computer equipment inside the polling place. you can bring two children inside the clothing place. you have to leave the polling place after you vote. it is a good idea